CVE-2026-32202

Name: CVE-2026-32202
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-14T18:17:27.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 64.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32202 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Protection mechanism failure in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 64.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Protection mechanism failure in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

64.09%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 12, 2026.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft	Windows 11 25h2	< 10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft	Windows 11 26h1	< 10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.2274
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.32690

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32202Vendor Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2026-32202-detection-script-spoofing-vulnerability-in-windows-shellThird Party Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2026-32202-mitigation-script-spoofing-vulnerability-in-windows-shellMitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-32202Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32202?

Protection mechanism failure in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-32202?

CVE-2026-32202 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 64.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32202?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-32202?

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Source: NVD / NIST